James Patrick (Pat) Fosbenner

James Patrick (Pat) Fosbenner, age 70, of Jacksonville, FL. Born June 21, 1947 in Millington, TN. To Betty Fosbenner Carter and adopted by Reuben Franklin Fosbenner Pat was an avid NASCAR Fan, loved working on race car engines and raced Formula V race cars.  He enjoyed tinkering with all kinds of engines.  He loved family outings and anything they got together to do.  It wasn’t strange to find them at an Amusement Park, cooking out or jet skiing. He said “When I lived, I lived and then I died”    Patrick passed peacefully from this earth after battling a lengthy illness on June 28, 2017.   In life as in death, he was surrounded by his family.  Survived by: Children:             Shirlene (Derral) Elkins,                                Green Cove Springs, FL                             Lawrence “Carl” (Tammie) Fosbenner             Middleburg, FL                                            Malissa (Mark “Beave”) Willimon                     Green Cove Springs, FL                            Becky (Mike) Pugh                                         Jacksonville, FL   Mother:               Betty Fosbenner Carter                                Jacksonville, FL   Sibling:                Franklin Duane Fosbenner,                         Jacksonville, FL                            Janice Marie Fosbenner Fike,                       Jacksonville, FL                            Sara Mae Fosbenner Warr,                          Jacksonville, FL                            Ruth Elaine Chitty                                       Jacksonville, FL Grandchildren:                               Brian (Brittany) Weeks                                                  Green Cove Springs, FL                              Craig, Dalton, Emily, Ethan, Serena & Hunter Willimon     Green Cove Springs, FL                              Morgan Freet, Jimmie Freet, June Smith                          Middleburg, FL   Half Siblings       C. Michael (Kristy) Fosbenner, Christina Fosbenner Wilson,                            Lynn Fosbenner and Kevin (Jennifer) Fosbenner   Great Grandchildren: Caiden, Dillon, Jayce & Brooklyn Weeks                                Green Cove Springs, FL Jeffrey “Bubba” & Sara Braswell                                            Middleburg, FL   Coming from a large family, Patrick leaves former wife, Jeanelle Manuel, numerous nieces, nephews & cousins to mourn his passing.   Those welcoming him home were twin sons, Robert & Ronnie Fosbenner, Brothers Lawrence Carl (Pete) Biggs, William Henry (Bill) Fosbenner.  Former wife Patricia Fosbenner, and father Reuben Franklin Fosbenner.   The family wishes to Thank: Community Hospice of NE Florida, for all the love and support given to Patrick and the family.   Please send all memorials in Patrick’s name to Community Hospice of NE Florida!   The Family will hold a Private Memorial at a later date! Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000